红包蛋
Chinese Birthday Eggs (Hong Bao Dan)
⏱️ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 20 minEASY
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 large | eggs鸡蛋 | hard-boiled, peeled | — |
| 3.0 bags | black tea bags红茶叶 | — | — |
| 30 ml | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
| 2.0 drops | red food coloring红色素 | optional traditional color | omit |
| 2.0 whole | star anise八角 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Braise in red tea
Simmer peeled hard-boiled eggs in water, soy sauce, tea bags, and star anise for 15 min. Add a drop of red coloring for traditional red hue (optional — they're delicious either way).
2
Serve warm for good luck
Halve the eggs and serve warm. Traditionally eaten on one's birthday for longevity and good fortune. The eggs absorb the tea-soy flavor while staying tender inside.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
70
Calories (kcal)
6
Protein (g)
1
Carbs (g)
5
Fat (g)
0
Fiber (g)
180
Sodium (mg)
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Written by Jiajia Kang
Home cook developing Chinese recipes for Western kitchens. Every recipe is tested with ingredients from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Walmart — no wok required.
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